05 Nov 2018

#ComicBytes: The five coolest inventions by Tony Stark

Tony Stark is best known in the Marvel Universe as Iron Man. A brilliant scientist and billionaire, he usually dedicates his considerable intelligence to improving his Iron Man suits, which are packed with the latest technology.

Sergio Ramos 'not aware' at being booed by home fans

Real Madrid's campaign has been off to a dismal start, and fans are upset with the team's performance.

'India's first 3D-printed house may be built within a year'

India could build its first 3D printed house within a year, according to a team from IIT Madras that has successfully printed a miniature single storey structure.

Serena went too far in US Open final: Roger Federer

20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer has said that fellow tennis legend Serena Williams "went too far" in her outburst at the on-court official during September's US Open finale.

AI can predict a lot, but it's not a movie-buff

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly making their way into almost every aspect of our lives, and the movie industry is no exception.

Maurizio Sarri is positive about Morata's growth at Chelsea

Alvaro Morata had a dismal start to his 2018-19 season as he remained goalless for a considerable time.

#GamingBytes: Battlefield V will not have map voting at launch

Battlefield V is the upcoming game by EA DICE and despite the release delay, the developers are keeping audience attention turned towards them by regularly providing new information.

Diwali Pollution: 'Green crackers' to the rescue?

Let's be honest here- we Indians are a bit strange.

Rahul Gandhi, Harsh Vardhan spar over killing of tigress, Avni

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for slamming Centre over the killing of tigress Avni (T-1), Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said that no previous government has worked with the kind of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has.

Mahindra 7-seater SUV to launch on November 24

Codenamed Y400, Mahindra's upcoming full-size SUV will officially be called the Alturas G4 in India.

Nihalani, famous for chopping scenes, approaches HC against Censor Board

There was a time when former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani was known to be at loggerheads with filmmakers for chopping scenes.

Now, pay your electricity, water bills with NDMC's fridge magnets

In a unique move this weekend, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a new bill payment method - smiley fridge magnets.

Shaqiri left out of Liverpool squad due to political reasons

The Champions League week is here, and several exciting matches are lined up as teams like Barcelona, Inter Milan, Liverpool will be in action.

Since 34 years, no woman has entered this Kali temple

Kolkata has its own Sabarimala to fight with, with a local Kali Puja committee not allowing women to enter its pandal, ever since the worship of the idol began 34 years ago by priests of the Tarapith, a Shakti pith in Birbhum district.

Ranji Trophy: Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi captain

Veteran cricketer Gautam Gambhir has stepped down as the captain of Delhi.

IIM-Ahmedabad placements: BCG, Microsoft, Amazon top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has emerged as the top recruiter, followed by Amazon and Microsoft in premier B-school IIM-Ahmedabad's summer placement for the PGP class of 2020.

India vs WI: Fans troll Rahul for his poor fielding

KL Rahul is going through a rough patch.

'Zero': Not Bauua Singh, SRK wanted to play Katrina's role

It's been three days since Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the mind-boggling trailer of 'Zero'.

Latest Google app update brings strange location bug: Details here

After the weird notch-producing issue, Google has got another major problem to deal with - a bug affecting its Android app.

IPL 2019: Why did Shikhar Dhawan leave Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Sunrisers Hyderabad have sold southpaw Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing IPL transfer window, ahead of the auction for the 2019 season.

Global firms can now challenge Virgin Hyperloop for Pune-Mumbai route

The proposed hyperloop project between Mumbai and Pune has been given the status of a public infrastructure project by the Maharashtra government

WWE

Five WWE wrestlers who hated working with each other

Not every WWE superstar loves all of his colleagues and performs seamlessly regardless of the opposition.

Fatwa issued against women who apply nail-polish as it's un-Islamic

A fatwa or decree was issued against Muslim women wearing nail polish before offering namaz by the Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to survive PUBG's red zones

PUBG forces players to maintain a tactical approach to Battle Royale as they try to loot and survive among 100 players within shrinking playzones.

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI, CoA and CAB, here's why!

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin was handed the onus of ringing the bell, prior to the start of the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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#GoLocal: HP's Diwali advertisement is making people cry and smile

With Diwali just around the corner, brands are tapping on the festive flavor with advertisements of all kinds taking over media.

Deepika hints at quitting acting after marriage with Ranveer

Deepika Padukone is all set to marry her boyfriend of six years Ranveer Singh on November 14.

#RoadTo2019: For amplifying voter-outreach, BJP plans to set 200 call-centers

To amplify its voter outreach, BJP plans to set up 200 call centers ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, HT reports.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite Halloween live event concludes with Purple Cube's explosion

Fortnite is extremely popular in the Battle Royale genre for its gameplay and graphics, but more importantly for exciting content, Epic Games keeps adding to it.

This mammoth 'smog tower' could help with Delhi's pollution woes

At a time when air pollution in spiralling in Delhi, a Delhi-based start-up has claimed that it has a solution to Delhi's air pollution woes.

Two cases under which banks might ask for your Aadhaar

The Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act in addition to some provisions relating to the authentication of Aadhaar.

It's official! Priyanka Chopra's 'Pahuna' to release on December 7

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra's maiden Sikkimese production 'Pahuna: The Little Visitors' is set to release on December 7.

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Kashmir: Farmer cries as snowfall ruins apple-crops, video goes viral

The untimely snowfall in Kashmir on Saturday has disrupted normalcy in the valley just as heavenly pictures of the valley took over social media.

#LeakPeek: OPPO A7 to launch on November 13

As yet another addition to its portfolio of smartphones, OPPO is expected to launch OPPO A7 on November 13 in China.

MP: BJP poll candidate and ex-MP Minister Devisingh Patel dies

Former minister and BJP candidate from the Rajpur Assembly seat in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, Devisingh Patel died of a heart attack today, a party leader said.

How to activate Jio's eSIM on iPhone Xs, Xr

Finally, Reliance Jio users are getting the eSIM facility to enable dual SIM functions on their iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr.

India's first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, Arihant, completes deterrence run

India's first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arihant, completed its first deterrence patrol on Monday, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Forgetful much? Go Air flight reaches Jammu without passengers' baggage

Several GoAir passengers were left fuming yesterday as their flight, G8-213, reached Srinagar from Jammu, without their baggage!

On 'koffee-kouch', KJo and Aamir discuss #MeToo. We swipe right!

For as long as we remember, the coveted 'koffee kouch' of 'Koffee With Karan' is from where controversies have started, friendships have been broken and sassy answers have been given.

US sanctions on Iran come into effect: Details here

On Monday, the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, covering the country's banking and energy sectors, came into effect.

BSNL launches two new long-term prepaid plans as Diwali offer

BSNL has announced its Diwali Mahadhamaka offer under which two new prepaid plans, each with a validity of 365 days, have been launched.

#BiggBoss12: Karanvir's behavior makes Somi and Surbhi uncomfortable

'Bigg Boss 12' has been one of the most 'vichitra' seasons of the reality show. From surprising 'love affairs' to unexpected twists, the show isn't failing its ardent followers when it comes to entertainment.

#SignatureBridge: AAP's Amanatullah Khan denies pushing BJP's Manoj Tiwari

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has denied pushing Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari at the inauguration ceremony of Signature Bridge on Sunday.

#HappyBirthdayKohli: Here're records he could break next

Virat Kohli's genius of bringing his A game, every time he sets on the field, is quite remarkable.

Amid communal-tension, Diwali in South Africa hailed as social-cohesion exercise

The 20th edition of the annual Diwali Festival in Durban has been hailed as a major social-cohesion exercise in a city that is bedevilled by tensions between the large Indian community in South Africa and the indigenous Zulus.

Flipkart festive sale: Buy Nokia 6.1 Plus for Rs. 1,149

Nokia 6.1 Plus is one of the best phones available in India around the Rs. 15,000 mark.

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's record, Pakistan win series 3-0

After dismantling Australia, Pakistan displayed their prowess in the shortest format against New Zealand and whitewashed them 3-0.

Kolkata: High-rise building in Park Street catches fire, operations underway

A major fire broke out at Apeejay House server room in a high-rise building at Park Street in Kolkata on Monday morning.

Anushka's birthday wish for hubby Virat is aww-dorable

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is celebrating his 30th birthday today. As expected, the star captain was inundated with wishes from his fans and friends across the world.

Dubai: Super-30 founder Anand to be honored with education award

The 45-year-old mathematician and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar will be awarded in Dubai this week for his "pioneering" contributions to the field of education and illuminating the lives of many students.

Iconic Indian Navy figure, Vice Admiral MP Awati, passes away

Vice Admiral (retired) Manohar Prahlad Awati, popularly known as the father of the Indian Navy's circumnavigational adventures, passed away at the age of 91 years, early on Sunday at his native village of Vinchurni in Maharashtra.

Next year, Tesla plans to have 'partial presence' in India

Finally, there is some good news for all Tesla fans in India.

Delhi: Air pollution breaches 'hazardous' category, PM10 at 900-mark

After a brief respite on Sunday, thick smog descended on Delhi-NCR on Monday, with air pollution levels crossing the hazardous category.

#HappyBirthdayKohli: The cricketer you know, the man you don't

This article does not talk about Virat Kohli's records or the great player that he is, but rather the man within.

Sabarimala opens for few hours today, police forces on toes

A thick police force has been put in place near Sabarimala Temple, as the hill shrine in Kerala opens for a special puja on Monday.

BB12: Anup Jalota exposes 'Bigg Boss', makes surprising revelations

Bigg Boss 12's former-inmate Anup Jalota is one of the most talked about contestants of the popular reality show.

Preparing for CAT? Here's how your smartphone can help

Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives today and we use them for almost everything.

#SeriesInFocus: 'The Newsroom' is neither a drama nor an editorial

In recent years, 'The Newsroom' has graduated to become one of the most talked about shows around the globe.

#GamingBytes: Red Dead Redemption 2 will soon have online mode

Red Dead Redemption 2 released on October 26 and has become Rockstar's second highest selling game after GTA V.

Alec Baldwin denies punching man, SNL makes fun of incident

Alec Baldwin is most notable for parodying Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live which airs on NBC.

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Realme smartphones now available via Reliance Digital, My Jio stores

Realme, formerly an OPPO-subsidiary, has partnered with Reliance Digital and My Jio retail stores to sell its smartphones.

04 Nov 2018

India beat West Indies in first T20I: Here're records broken

High-flying India overpowered West Indies in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Eden Gardens.

Anushka Sharma has special plans for Virat Kohli's birthday

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli, who impressed us with his batting prowess, is all set to celebrate his 30th birthday tomorrow.

#GamingBytes: Ubisoft censors Rainbow 6 Siege before release, angers gamers

In an unforeseen move, 'Rainbow 6 Siege' developer, Ubisoft, announced that it would be introducing 'aesthetic changes' to the game before it releases for Asian territories.

Understanding Gaslighting: The movie, the abuse, the identification, and more

Coming to terms with abuse and speaking about it, is always difficult for survivors. More so if someone has been gaslit.

Manchester United: Ferdinand prefers Rashford over Lukaku

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been impressive this term.

App disguised as currency converter found stealing banking credentials

A seemingly legitimate currency converter app has been caught stealing banking credentials from Android devices.

Redmi Note 6 to launch in China on November 6

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range smartphone - Redmi Note 6 - in China on November 6.

Riddhima Kapoor is happy with brother Ranbir's relationship with Alia

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's love affair is no hidden secret. The couple has been painting the town red these days and we can't get enough of their adorable pictures.

Chelsea are using Artificial Intelligence to develop smarter coaching

According to a report, Chelsea are trying to develop better coaching methodologies for players using Artificial Intelligence.

China backs Pakistan's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China today said it supported Pakistan's "quest for peace through dialogue" to settle the outstanding disputes with India as it backed Islamabad's "engagement" with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

#ComicBytes: 5 fatal injuries suffered by Wolverine

Wolverine or Logan is one of the most feared mutants in the Marvel universe. It is not due to his adamantium claws, but because of his regenerative powers.

#GamingBytes: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' nerfs PC weapons

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' was officially released in October and quickly became popular among gamers.

Massimiliano Allegri praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his leadership

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has heaped praises on his star striker Cristiano Ronaldo due to his leadership skills.

Had suicidal thoughts till 25 years of age: AR Rahman

Before the country recognized the talent of AR Rahman, the celebrated composer says there was a phase in his life where he felt like a failure and thought about ending his life almost every day.

After Deepika, Ranveer kick starts wedding festivities with haldi ceremony

It's November and Bollywood is gearing up for one of the biggest weddings of the year- Ranveer Singh weds Deepika Padukone on November 14

'Can he really be IIT-graduate?': Punjab-CM on Kejriwal's stubble-burning claims

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today termed his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's claim that stubble burning in Punjab was solely responsible for the high pollution levels in the national capital as "nonsense," and wondered can the AAP leader "really" be an IIT graduate.

First-ever sculpture to honor WWI Indian soldiers in UK unveiled

A new sculpture in honor of Indian soldiers who fought during World War I was unveiled today in Smethwick, England.

Pay your water, power bills through 'Smiley fridge-magnets'. Here's how

The NDMC has launched an in-home smart bill payment system which has "smiley fridge magnets" with unique QR codes enabling the consumers to make instant payments of their water and electricity bills.

Delhi schools preparing students to deal with alarming air-pollution level

Shifting the morning assembly of students indoors, mandating them to wear masks during outdoor activities, and distributing gooseberries are among the measures taken by the schools in Delhi and adjoining areas to deal with the alarming level of air pollution.

#DarbarMove: Jammu & Kashmir Secretariat to start functioning from Monday

All necessary security arrangements have been put in place as the Civil Secretariat, the seat of the Jammu and Kashmir government, will reopen in Jammu on Monday after a 10-day break owing to the bi-annual 'Darbar Move'.

India vs West Indies: Match preview, TV listing, Key players

India and West Indies are set to fight it out in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

There shouldn't be objection to Ayodhya Ram Mandir: American-Hindu teacher

Temples are meant to promote harmony and there shouldn't be any objection to Ram Mandir at Ayodhya which is the Lord's birthplace, American Hindu teacher and author David Frawley said.

Sara Ali Khan's 'Kedarnath' to face protests for promoting 'love-jihad'?

Just days after the release of its much-loved teaser, Sara Ali Khan's debut movie 'Kedarnath' has been hit by controversy once again.

Micromax launches 'Google Certified' Android TVs in India

Homegrown-company Micromax Informatics has launched its first-ever Google Certified Android TVs in India.

75 lakh new tax-filers added to IT net this fiscal

About 75L new tax filers have been added to the income tax payers list in the country this fiscal till now.

How to update your Aadhaar card address, mobile-number, other details

Even after the Supreme Court verdict, so many government services are still legitimately linked with Aadhaar, thereby maintaining its prominence as a valid proof of identity.

#SignatureBridge: BJP and AAP supporters fight at inauguration

On Sunday, supporters of BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari and that of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got involved in a scuffle at the inauguration of Signature Bridge in Delhi.

#GameOfThrones: HBO asks Trump not to quote show for politics

'Game of Thrones', the HBO show, has transcended into a global cultural phenomenon. As a result, it is often quoted for relatable pop-culture references.

No flouting law on fee-structure: Gautam Buddh Nagar-administration instructs private-schools

The Gautam Buddh Nagar (Greater Noida) administration has asked all private schools in the district to adhere to the Uttar Pradesh Self Financed Independent Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, brought in this year to check arbitrary fee hikes by institutes.

Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Sale: Top 5 smartphones under Rs. 40,000

Both Flipkart and Amazon are currently hosting their Diwali festive sales with thousands of products being offered at upto 80% discount.

Don't send women journalists to Sabarimala: Hindu-outfits to media houses

Several Hindu outfits in Kerala agitating against the entry of women of menstrual age into the Sabarimala Temple have urged media outlets not to depute women journalists to cover the issue as the Lord Ayyappa temple is set to open Monday for a special puja.

Australia vs South Africa: Records broken as Proteas thrash Aussies

The Australian ODI team suffered another blow, as they lost the first home match of the summer, against South Africa in Perth.

J&K: 9-year-old girl killed, 3 injured in landslide in Rajouri

A nine-year-old girl was killed and three members of a nomadic family were injured when a landslide struck their tent in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said on Sunday.

Abolish voting-rights of those having more than 2 kids: Ramdev

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev recently spoke about the population in the country, and said bachelors like him should be respected more.

WWE

Five times WWE refused great ideas

As we all know, WWE comes in the sports-entertainment genre and this is why the storylines become an important aspect of the business.

Long-held Tamil prisoners may be released soon: Rajapaksa's son

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's legislator son Namal today indicated that the long-held demand of the Tamil minority community to release all Tamil prisoners in the country may be fulfilled soon, a move aimed at persuading the Tamil legislators to support Rajapaksa.

You can't miss these pictures from SRK's 'starry' Diwali bash

Diwali is around the corner and the celebrations of this festival of lights have already begun in Bollywood.

Delhi-government to allow shops in subways to prevent 'anti-social activities'

The AAP-led government in Delhi has chalked out a plan to provide space for the opening of shops in the subways in the city following a number of complaints of "anti-social activities" being carried out after evening hours.

Man arrested for bursting crackers, but authorities unsure about 'green-crackers'

In a first case, the Delhi police arrested a Ghazipur-based man on Saturday after he didn't follow the Supreme Court orders and burst crackers.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG tips to follow at playzone borders

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds follows the classic Battle Royale format where gamers have to loot and win in solos, duos or squads while remaining inside the shrinking playzone of the map.

Busting 6 myths about the UPSC Civil Services Exam

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

EPL 2018-19: Here're all the records broken on match-day 11

The first part of the match-day 11 proved to be thrilling as we saw teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Arsenal in action.

#BiggBoss12: Jasleen Matharu talks about her kiss with Anup Jalota

Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu's 'love-affair' on 'Bigg Boss 12' has always managed to grab eyeballs.

#SignatureBridge: 14-years in making, Delhi finally gets an engineering marvel

Delhi's Signature Bridge took 14 years to build and will be finally open for public on Monday, after its inauguration on Sunday.

Bihar Court orders FIR against Raveena Tandon for 'disrupting traffic'

Traffic jams due to celebrity visits in any city are pretty commonplace. But one traffic disruption invited trouble for actress Raveena Tandon after a Bihar court ordered FIR against her.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality continued to improve as today, the pollution level reached to 'poor' category after oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe' for nearly three weeks.

HMD Global releases Android Pie update for Nokia 6.1 Plus

HMD Global has started rolling out the latest Android 9 Pie update for its recently launched Nokia 6.1 Plus.

#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary accused of sexual harassment

The Bharatiya Janata Party removed General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman accused him of sexual harassment.

Paris Masters: Djokovic seals a thriller against Federer in semis

Djokovic sealed the important moments in two tie-breakers to beat Roger Federer in the semis of the Paris Masters.

14 civilians killed in US-led coalition strikes in eastern Syria

At least 14 civilians were killed yesterday in US-led coalition air strikes on the Islamic State group's last holdout in eastern Syria, a Britain-based monitor said.

Sanctions will hit Iran in big way from Nov-5: Trump

The US sanctions will hit Iran in a big way from November 5, President Donald Trump has said, asserting that the "toughest-ever" punitive measures have been put in place for a "corrupt regime" in Tehran.

IPL: Sehwag reveals reason for stepping down as KXIP mentor

Virender Sehwag has stepped down as the mentor of Kings XI Punjab.

UP shocker: Minor, admitted in ICU, gang-raped, case registered

In an appalling incident, a minor was gang-raped in the ICU of a private hospital in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where she was admitted.

UP: For 'world's tallest' Ram statue, search for architect begins

For the world's tallest statue of Lord Ram, the Uttar Pradesh government has started the hunt for architect and the design consultant, HT reports.

Guterres urges Lankan President to allow vote in Parliament soon

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka, urging President Maithripala Sirisena to revert to parliamentary procedures and allow Parliament to vote "as soon as possible".

Paytm Mall Sale: Apple iPhone X available for Rs. 66,000

Though the latest iPhones are now available, Apple's last year's flagship, the notch-popularizing iPhone X, continues to be a great buy.

Five most astounding Premier League records

The Premier League is in full swing as every week we see our favorite teams battling out with each other to come out on top at the end of the season.

First 5G-capable iPhone won't come before 2020, says report

The plans for 5G roll-out are moving as expected, but the market is still waiting for the first generation of 5G-enabled smartphones.

Jio announces open sale of JioPhone 2 from November 5-12

JioPhone 2, which has so far been available via flash sales only, will be available in an open festive sale.

HBO

'Game of Thrones' prequel casts another British actor: Details here

'Game of Thrones' is looking to keep the momentum of their global popularity going by making a prequel.

#TechBytes: 5 free antivirus apps to secure your Android smartphone

Despite packing enhanced features, Android phones still remain susceptible to security threats.